However, Isaac frowned. Shawn’s techniques were straightforward, while Xavier’s were gentle yet evasive. From the looks of the situation, Xavier handled this duel with more poise.“Seven Clouds!” yelled Xavier as he took a few steps back. He gathered his energy and directed his blow at Shawn.There was a dull thud as Shawn’s shoulder received the blow. His face distorted, and he staggered. A sharp pain radiated from his shoulder throughout his arm. His movements slowed down.“Nice! Beat him up and go for Isaac next!” Charles cheered when he saw Xavier had the advantage. People around him clapped and cheered too.Xavier took his opportunity to retaliate. The spiritual energy emitting from his body intensified.Seeing that Shawn was on the verge of defeat, Isaac frowned and nudged forward. He turned his palm upward and gathered a fine thread of red spiritual energy, swirling it around.Just as Shawn lost momentum, Xavier raised his hand and aimed for Shawn’s forehead.A moment bef
“What’s the meaning of this, Garten? Why do you have to pick a fight with me today?” Charles pointed at Isaac.Everyone looked at Isaac in disgust.Charles Owens was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. How foolish could the likes of this man be to confront Charles directly?Finn was exhilarated. “Ana, your crush has some guts for sure. Fascinating!”Albert was frowning too. He was about to say something when a few people entered the ballroom.A graceful couple, Warwick Owens and his wife, waltzed into the room. Wyatt and a few bodyguards walked alongside Warwick.“Father! Uncle Wyatt!” Charles was exuberant to see the newcomers. He ran down the stage.Albert smiled and followed Charles.“Haha! Warwick, Wyatt, what a pleasure to receive you and your family at my daughter’s birthday banquet,” Albert and his wife greeted the Owens.Diana greeted them immediately, “Nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Owens!”“Gracious, it’s been a long time, hasn’t it? Ana has grown into a beautifu
“A pair of rings embroidered with opal stones from Afreec!”“13,145,200 dollars!”“Two customized Maserati supercars!”“Customized handmade bridal and reception dresses, two of each!”“83 million dollars worth of tobacco and alcohol!”When Charles came to the end of the list, there was a round of applause. Most of the guests’ faces were red with excitement. The Owens family was generous in gifting, indeed!“Oh, my goodness! We’ve known each other for so long. You’re being way too generous,” Jane replied politely, but she was smiling from ear to ear.She was not the only one. Other than Old Taylor and Diana, everyone from the Taylor family was exhilarated.Charles felt confident after seeing the looks on their faces. “Dad’s strategy worked, after all,” he thought.He looked at Isaac mockingly. “Hey, Garten, see this? This is the capability of the Owens family. Is this enough to shut you up? By the way, what gift did you bring Ana? Don’t you feel ashamed of yourself for coming e
It was only a brief peck, but everyone was shocked. Old Taylor even sprung up from his seat in shock.“Ana, what are you doing? How shameful!” Albert was the first to react. He dashed to Diana’s side and pulled her back.Diana came back to her senses and realized what she had done. Her cheeks were fiery red. She knew she should not do that in front of all these people and allowed her father to drag her away.Warwick and the rest of the Owens family looked angry, Charles especially. He felt betrayed.“Bastard, what rubbish! It is just a toy!” He dashed toward Diana in anger and reached out to grab the sword.Diana dodged and yelled at Charles, “I love it even if it’s just a toy! It’s none of your business!”“Ana, stop it. Give that broken sword to Charlie. You’re a lady; why are you toying around with a sword? Furthermore, the proposal gifts Charlie prepared for you are worth way more than this fake sword, aren’t they?” Albert noticed Warwick’s darkened face and scolded Diana imme
The crowd gasped in surprise. They could not believe their ears.60 billion dollars for a sword! However, no one doubted Tim’s decision as he was an expert collector.Jane’s jaws dropped; Finn’s eyes widened; Albert was stunned.But what Isaac said next was even more shocking.“I’m sorry. I’m not interested in money. I’m not selling the sword.” He put the sword back and shut the casing.Tim was disappointed. He slapped his thigh in pity.Jane could no longer contain herself when she saw Isaac leaving. She tried to grab Isaac, yelling, “Isaac, isn’t the sword Ana’s birthday gift? You can’t take it back like that!” Then, she turned to Diana and said frantically, “Why are you still standing here? Retrieve your gift, you silly girl.”Diana’s eyes reddened as she looked at Isaac. She pursed her lips and stayed still, freaking Jane out.“Stay there,” Warwick ordered suddenly.Isaac stopped and smirked. “Why? Are you interested in this sword?”“Give it to me. I’d like to see what a
Diana’s hand flew to her mouth in shock.Albert and his wife froze in their steps.“Bastard, how dare you hit my brother! I must kill you today!” Wyatt saw Isaac slapping his elder brother. He strode angrily toward Isaac.“Scram!”Isaac dashed toward Wyatt and slapped him too.Wyatt’s body was more than a hundred pounds, yet Isaac sent him flying.The ballroom was dead silent. Everyone looked at Isaac in shock.“Showing off, huh? So what if you’re the commander of a troop of 50 thousand soldiers? The sword is mine. How dare you snatch it away when I refuse to show it to you?” Isaac looked at Warwick coldly.“I’ll beat you to a pulp, Garten!” Charles could not contain his anger after seeing his father’s state. He screamed as he waved his fists at Isaac. However, Warwick held onto him. Blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, Warwick glared at Isaac, and he was greatly alarmed.Warwick was skilled in martial arts, yet he could not see through Isaac’s moves.He must protect
Isaac lit a cigarette and said, “Since you’re not ready to have it, come and get it from me when you’re ready. I’ll keep it for you in the meantime.”“Hmph. Don’t expect me to thank you. I’ll always remember that you called me a tomboy!” Diana shouted after Isaac.Isaac was going down the steps when someone called him.“Mr. Garten…”Isaac turned around to see Shawn standing upright behind him.“If you noticed, I’m now a nobody in Cloud City,” Isaac said softly. Shawn’s eyes were red.Shawn shook his head and walked up to Isaac. He said respectfully, “They’re merely blind to your true identity. I didn’t expect to meet you here, Mr. Garten! I knew you helped me out during the match.”“Don’t call me ‘teacher’. Just call me Isaac. How are you punks doing?” Isaac put his hands behind his back.Shawn lowered his head and said hesitantly, “They dreamed of following your footsteps and entering the Temple of Drakon. But we’re still not good enough.”“Don’t give up. Y’all have space for
Margaret entered Watson’s office just as Watson finished speaking with an overseas client over the phone.When he saw Margaret, he greeted her enthusiastically, “You’re Allegra’s mother, right? Please, have a seat. I’ll ask them to get you some drinks.”They chatted for a while before Margaret stated the reason she came.“Mr. Kane, Ally is a shy girl. She has plans to partner up with her uncle to establish a new company. But they are short on funds now, so Ally has been losing sleep over this issue. As her mother, of course, I’m worried. I have no choice but to ask you for help.” Margaret prepared a perfect explanation.Watson was surprised. “Why didn’t she tell me of her plans? She could’ve just called. So, how much funds is she lacking?”“A—About 50 million dollars.” Margaret gulped. That was the most considerable sum of money she could imagine.Watson took a sip of water and ordered his assistant, “Get the financial department’s manager.” Then he said to Margaret, “Mrs. Gould,